Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1985. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 19 January 2017, his plans for legislative changes so that a deposit protection scheme can be implemented; the timeframe for legislative change to be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/17]
View answerThe Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provides for, among other things, the establishment of a tenancy deposit protection scheme to be operated by the Residential Tenancies Board.
The Government is fully committed to the principle of ensuring effective protection of deposits. However, I am examining the current legislative provisions to take account of the changed circumstances since the scheme was first envisaged and determine what modifications and improvements should be made to ensure that the scheme, when introduced, can operate effectively and efficiently.
Having regard to the analysis and outcomes arising from the focused review of Rebuilding Ireland, any necessary legislative changes will be included in the General Scheme of a new simplified and consolidated Residential Tenancies Bill, as provided for under the Strategy for the Rental Sector.
